Description
Delicious chocolate truffles made with creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- optional additional chopped nuts or sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water. Add the chopped dark chocolate to the bowl and melt, stirring gently until smooth and glossy.
- Once melted, remove the bowl from heat and add the remaining third of the chocolate, stirring until fully incorporated and the mixture cools to about 31°C (88°F). This tempering process gives the chocolate a shiny finish and satisfying snap.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter with softened butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Mix until smooth and slightly fluffy, then fold in the cooled, tempered chocolate until well blended.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes, or until it firms up enough to handle without melting.
- Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop out small portions of the chilled mixture and gently roll between your palms to form smooth, round balls. Keep your hands cool or dampen them slightly to prevent sticking.
- Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes to set further.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining chocolate as before, then dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring an even coat. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate.
- Place the dipped truffles back on the parchment and sprinkle with sea salt flakes or chopped nuts while the chocolate is still wet for added texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the coated truffles until the chocolate is fully set and firm, about 20 minutes. For best flavor, let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep your hands cool while handling the truffles to prevent them from melting.
- For a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg